A/HRC/28/14 118. France acknowledged efforts made since the first review. It encouraged Iraq to make the necessary reforms to consolidate the rule of law and aid all persons in the country. 119. Germany was deeply concerned about the human rights situation. It condemned the human rights abuses committed by ISIL and supported the Government’s efforts. Germany asked how Iraq would protect freedom of religion and address religious and sectarian tensions, and whether it would remove information on religion from identity cards. 120. Greece condemned the human rights abuses committed by the so-called Islamic State. It commended the changes to the normative and institutional framework relating to human rights. 121. Guatemala welcomed legislative progress on trafficking in persons and persons with disabilities. It expressed concern about Iraqi women’s ability to transmit their nationality to children born outside the country and the severe restrictions placed on Camp Liberty residents. 122. Hungary noted that religious and ethnic minorities must participate in democratic structures and that their rights must be protected. It was concerned by serious crimes against them committed by the so-called Islamic State, which must be brought to justice. 123. India commended legislative measures and the establishment of national human rights institutions. It welcomed progress in reducing infant and maternal mortality, and efforts to protect women from violence. 124. Indonesia commended the implementation of various human rights policies, including the National Action Plan of Human Rights, and encouraged Iraq to strengthen those measures. It noted progress on women’s rights, education, juvenile justice and human rights institutions. 125. Mexico noted the measures adopted to eliminate violence against women, including the High Commission for Family Protection and the National Strategy to Combat Violence against Women. 126. In conclusion, Iraq thanked all delegations for their contributions during the interactive dialogue. As acknowledged by all delegations Iraq was going through exceptional circumstances, and it appreciated the readiness of States to provide assistance in addressing those challenges. The head of delegation emphasized the principles enshrined in the Constitution of equal rights of all citizens without discrimination and highlighted the importance of protecting minorities that are an integral part of the Iraqi society. He emphasized the independence of the High Commission for Human Rights. He noted the cooperation with Special Rapporteur on the question of torture in arranging the visit. The delegation assured delegations of Iraqi commitment to the UPR process and thanked all delegations for their active participation in the interactive dialogue. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations** 127. The following recommendations will be examined by Iraq which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the twenty-eighth session of the Human Rights Council in March 2015: 127.1 Pursue the process of acceding to international instruments (Djibouti); ** Conclusions and recommendations will not be edited. 13